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Author
Publisher
Piñata Books, Arte Publico Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
Español
Description
When a poet moves into the apartment above hers, young Juliana asks to meet her and together they write poems of tropical birds and a river that flows to the sea, typing out words that change the world, if only for a while
1422) La dama del velo
Author
Series
Books4pocket. Narrativa volume 162
Publisher
Ediciones Urano
Pub. Date
2009
Edition
1. ed. en Books4pocket.
Physical Desc
410 p. ; 20 cm.
Language
Español
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents an account of the early career of Ted Geisel, otherwise known as Dr. Seuss, describing how he adhered to strict literary guidelines while writing "The Cat in the Hat."
1424) The muse
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (97 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Steven Phillips is a veteran screenwriter of 17 films who is told he has lost his edge. A fellow writer with a string of successes under his belt refers Phillips to Sarah, a professional muse. In exchange for the royal treatment and a showering of expensive gifts, she will grace writers with her presence, which seems to magically spark profitable ideas in the client's mind. Is her power real or is it all in her clients' heads?
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A short biography of author Alma Flor Ada, including her life, how she became an author, her books, and her advice to young writers"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Seal Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xxii, 279 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
An exploration of the writing life by Francesca Lia Block, offers visceral insights and healing exercises for the writer who creates as a way to process pain and adversity. Block offers guideposts of awareness for writers, such as how to find a muse, channeling agony into art, putting chaos into order, ignoring the inner critic, fostering personal perseverance, and thriving as an artist in a troubled world. The author also addresses the intrinsic...
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
58 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 x 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the life and career of the writer and artist Ashley Bryan, a three-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Award.
1429) Who is Judy Blume?
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
840L
Physical Desc
112 pages cm.
Language
English
Description
"Learn how Judy Blume went from a stay-at-home mother to one of the most beloved American authors of the twentieth century. Readers adore Judy Blume for her personal stories about the journey from childhood to adolescence. She has always been an imaginative person and an avid reader. As a child, Judy spent time looking through library shelves for the perfect books, and if she couldn't find the right ones, she entertained herself by making up stories...
Author
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux
Pub. Date
2003
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
62, [2] p. : col. ill. ; 16 cm.
Language
English
Description
This simple biography of Beatrix Potter, best known for writing The tale of Peter Rabbit, includes excerpts from her published letters and journals and reveals why she drew and wrote about animals.
1431) The national anthem
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
47 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes how a patriotic and eloquent attorney was inspired to write "The Star-Spangled Banner" after witnessing the British attack on Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.
1432) Writer's guide to places
Author
Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Pub. Date
c2003
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
402 p. : ill., maps ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Provides detailed information about local history and customs for all fifty states and Canada, for the purpose of instructing authors how to write works of fiction that include accurate and appropriate local references.
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
viii, 390 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"The definitive biography of the beloved-often controversial-co-creator of many legendary superheroes, A Marvelous Life: The Amazing Story of Stan Lee presents the origin of "Stan the Man," who spun a storytelling web of comic book heroic adventures into a pop culture phenomenon: the Marvel Universe. Stan Lee was the most famous American comic book creator who ever lived. Thanks, especially, to his many cameos in Marvel movies and TV shows, Lee was-and...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
196 pages : color illustrations, photographs ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"I know you're used to seeing me on the Internet, but here I am, coming at you in book form. You might be asking yourself, A Book? You? Why? Great question! Why did I write a book? Listen, I'm as surprised about it as you are. But I have a story to tell that I believe will help inspire people who are going through tough times to not only persevere through those tough times but to excel in them. And I couldn't be the only YouTuber without a book, could...
Author
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
253 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"It is, perhaps, the perfect video game. Simple yet addictive, Tetris delivers an irresistible, unending puzzle that has players hooked. Play it long enough and you'll see those brightly colored geometric shapes everywhere. You'll see them in your dreams. Alexey Pajitnov had big ideas about games. In 1984, he created Tetris in his spare time while developing software for the Soviet government. Once Tetris emerged from behind the Iron Curtain, it was...
Author
Series
Bad Kitty (Chapter books) volume 7
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
Full-color edition.
Physical Desc
143 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Formats
Description
Author/illustrator Nick Bruel tries to explain to the reader how to write a story, but Bad Kitty is not at all happy about the plot, which has her going on a turnip diet to lose weight. Includes a recipe for roasted turnips.
Author
Series
Cilla Lee-Jenkins volume 1
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 5
Physical Desc
250 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"A half-Chinese, half-Caucasian girl's 'memoir' about a new sibling, being biracial, and her path to literary greatness"--
Author
Publisher
Tor
Pub. Date
2010-2014.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
2 volumes : illustrations, plates ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Robert A. Heinlein (1907-1988) is widely considered the greatest American science fiction writer of the 20th century. A famous and bestselling author in later life, he started as a navy man and graduate of Annapolis who was forced to retire because of tuberculosis. A left-wing politician in the 1930s, he became one of the sources of Libertarian politics in the USA in his later years. His most famous works include the Future History series (stories...
Author
Publisher
Modern Library, an imprint of Random House
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
Revised and updated.
Physical Desc
xxxiii, 771 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
The complete collection of Ellison's reviews, criticism, and interviews is a witty and literate compendium and the only complete edition on the market.
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